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Running Trails in the Crete

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Running in the Crete is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Crete—and are proud to present the top 20 best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

The 20 best runs in the Crete

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1

Strand Rethymno – Rethymnon Hafen Loop from Ξηρόν Χωρίον

Intermediate

00:43

4.29 mi

6.0 mph

75 ft

75 ft

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

2

Meerblick Loop from Ἀνάληψις

Intermediate

00:49

4.76 mi

5.8 mph

100 ft

100 ft

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3

Gutheiße Tortour – Meerblick Loop from Ἀνάληψις

Intermediate

00:59

5.68 mi

5.8 mph

275 ft

275 ft

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

4

Blick in die Berge Kretas – ...bei Malia Loop from Σταλίδα

Intermediate

00:53

5.24 mi

6.0 mph

150 ft

150 ft

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

5

Agios Nikolaos Chapel Loop from Καβρός

Intermediate

00:48

4.73 mi

6.0 mph

100 ft

100 ft

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

6

Rethymnon Hafen – Durch die schönen Gassen Loop from Πλατανιάς

Intermediate

01:29

8.90 mi

6.0 mph

150 ft

150 ft

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

7

Schöner Strandabschnitt – Promenadenlauf Loop from Πλακιάς

Intermediate

01:02

6.13 mi

5.9 mph

250 ft

250 ft

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

8

Kourna Lake – Bienenstöcke Loop from Γεωργιούπολη

Intermediate

01:31

8.93 mi

5.9 mph

400 ft

400 ft

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

9

Bienenstöcke – Kourna Lake Loop from Καβρός

Intermediate

01:20

8.01 mi

6.0 mph

225 ft

225 ft

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

10

Blumenpracht nähe Ikaros Beach Loop from Μάλια

Intermediate

01:25

8.34 mi

5.9 mph

425 ft

425 ft

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

11

Running Loop from Καβρός

Intermediate

00:48

4.80 mi

6.0 mph

125 ft

125 ft

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

12

Hafen von Malia – Kretischer Friedhof Loop from Σταλίδα

Intermediate

01:04

6.35 mi

6.0 mph

150 ft

150 ft

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

13

Meerblick – Gutheiße Tortour Loop from Ἀνάληψις

Intermediate

00:49

4.77 mi

5.8 mph

225 ft

225 ft

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

14

KRETA Südküste Paleochera Loop from Παλαιόχωρα

Intermediate

01:14

6.81 mi

5.5 mph

150 ft

150 ft

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

15

Hafen von Malia – Berge Loop from Ηρακλείου - Αγίου Νικολάου

Intermediate

00:49

4.89 mi

6.0 mph

125 ft

125 ft

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

16

Plakias Loop from Πλακιάς

Intermediate

01:05

6.21 mi

5.8 mph

425 ft

450 ft

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

17

Meerblick Loop from Λιμένας Χερσονήσου

Intermediate

01:22

8.06 mi

5.9 mph

325 ft

325 ft

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

18

Idylle in Malia – Kretischer Friedhof Loop from Μάλια

Intermediate

00:43

4.25 mi

5.9 mph

125 ft

125 ft

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

19

Kretischer Friedhof – Berge Loop from Αγία Βαρβάρα

Intermediate

00:47

4.69 mi

5.9 mph

150 ft

150 ft

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

20

Bienenstöcke Loop from Γεωργιούπολη

Intermediate

01:06

6.33 mi

5.7 mph

300 ft

300 ft

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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